Jim Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Tiddler gets out. We decided earlier in the week to try to get out Friday afternoon. I'd been watching the forecasts and wind was expected. I looked out from my office window and the trees were whackering about all over the place. The wind speed was forecast to increase in the afternoon so I thought perhaps I'd better not go. I sent a text to Jacqui saying that I thought it best not to go because of the wind. Pansy ! was her reply. Right ! ! I was straight on the phone to order some worms. Yes it was breezy. Yes there was weed all over the place. But it was lovely out there. We stayed in the harbour. I had 2 small bass & a small bream. One of the Bass was deeply hooked and it took a while to get the hook out. I struggled to get my head around throwing back a fish that was almost dead. I know it's all down to people who abuse the rules & spoil it for the rest of us. I had a hard job explaining it all to Jacqui. It floated away on it's back so I guess some seagulls had a very nice supper. Saw Big Col & Bobi on Boblin2 and stopped for a quick natter. This was Tiddlers first trip out this year and we both enjoyed it. Jim niggle, Ark, Rob and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Jim...rather than struggling to get the hook out [ it's this gripping and pulling that does the damage] , it's much better to cut the hook line as close to hook as poss and handle fish less. They cope with eating some very spikey and hard foods ! Alun. PS Well done for getting out.....it was blowing a near gale over here yesterday pm. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well done for getting out Jim we were looking to go thisafternoon to use the spare worms bu wimped out Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks Alun, I did think that but it's one of those decisions that we choose the wrong one and then think . . . . .I should have . . . . . Cheers. All advice always welcome. Jim niggle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 I would have done the same as you Jim. The obvious is not always the obvious when your first concern is for the fish's well being and trying to get it back in the water asap. It all comes with experience Great to see you out fishing Greg Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well done Jim good on you I can give you some advice never I say never eat yellow snow 👍👍👍 fisherman1055 and Jim 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well done Jim good on you I can give you some advice never I say never eat yellow snow I like Frank Zappa as well! Tony Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I thought you normally used rubber hooks in aid of conservation Jim, so that shouldn't be an issue! Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I don't usually use hooks Rob. I usually just tie the bait on with a bow so it's easier for them to steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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